You can read our Christmas 2013 newsletter here

The PE Newsletter can be read here

There will be no study leave for S4 prelim exams. Pupils should attend classes as normal except when they have an exam. A document with more details about the prelims can be found here in the Parents' Documents section.

The String Quartet performed at the Christmas Light Night in McManus Galleries on Friday 15th November led by Mrs Green. The pupils played beautifully and was a great way to get into the Christmas spirit. The pupils played in the Victoria gallery which was a lovely setting. The pupils involved were Rachel Beattie, Andrew Battes, Ian Christie and Ross Starke.

The Senior Percussion Ensemble performed in the Scottish Open Shield & Cup & Youth Championships weekend at Perth Concert Hall on Sunday 17th November, led by Mr Carlyle. The group played very well and were a credit to the school, they achieved a silver award. The pupils involved were Ian Christie, Craig Archibald, Callum Ewan, Sam Walker and Murray McArtney.

47 pupils and 5 staff went to see the stage musical of The Lion King at Edinburgh Playhouse on Wednesday 20^th November.  We went for a meal before the performance where pupils of all year groups were able to chat and relax together.  The performance was spectacular, especially the costumes.  Some pupils got a very close up view of some of the animals as they walked through the aisles right past our seats!  Here are some comments from pupils about the evening:

‘I really enjoyed going to see The Lion King Musical because the costumes, music and the way in which the animals interacted with the audience was amazing.’ 

‘I really enjoyed going to Edinburgh – it was great!  We went to Pizza Hut for dinner which I enjoyed because I got to chat with my friends.  The performance itself was unbelievable!  The costumes were great and so was the music.  I would recommend it to anyone!’

‘The Lion King was a good night out in Edinburgh and was great experience for the young and old.  The music was enjoyable and my favourite was Hakuna Matata.’

Form the Parentzone website:

This leaflet has been produced to help parents better understand how their children will benefit from changes under Curriculum for Excellence as the new qualifications are introduced.

This information has been closely developed with the National Parent Forum of Scotland (NPFS) and will be sent to all parents of school children across Scotland. It covers information on Curriculum for Excellence, the key benefits for young people and examples of the different routes pupils can take throughout their education from age 3-18.

A copy of this leaflet can be found here in the Parents' Documents section.

Menzieshill High School's Standards and Quality report is now available. You can download a copy here.